Colors Tangerine
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Best enjoyed within 1 to 3 years of the bottling date to preserve its vibrant acidity and fresh fruit profile.
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fresh sashimi, roasted poultry, soft goat cheese
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Part of Aramasa's celebrated 'Colors' series, 'Tangerine' (known in Japanese as Daidai) is an avant-garde sake designed to showcase the unique terroir of Akita through specific rice varieties. This cuvée is crafted from Yamadanishiki rice cultivated in Akita Prefecture. In line with Aramasa's strict brewing philosophy, it is produced using the ancient Kimoto starter method in traditional wooden casks (Kioke) and fermented solely with Kyokai No. 6 yeast—the historic strain discovered at the brewery in 1930. The result is a sake of remarkable purity, characterized by a vibrant, wine-like acidity, subtle stone fruit notes, and a pristine mineral finish that challenges the boundaries between sake and fine white wine.
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Founded in 1852 in Akita Prefecture, Japan, Aramasa Shuzo is a legendary brewery currently led by eighth-generation president Yusuke Sato, who has revolutionized the house with a focus on heritage and natural brewing. Aramasa is globally revered as the birthplace of Kyokai No. 6 yeast, the oldest active sake yeast strain distributed in Japan, which they use exclusively across their entire portfolio. Operating with a strict commitment to traditional methods, the brewery utilizes 100% Akita-grown rice, employs the labor-intensive kimoto starter method, and ferments its liquids in cedar wooden casks (kioke) without any additives. Their highly sought-after, low-alcohol, and beautifully acidic expressions—such as the iconic No. 6 series, Colors collection, and avant-garde releases like Invisible Pink Unicorn—have redefined modern sake, bridging the gap between traditional Japanese craftsmanship and contemporary fine wine aesthetics.